Motor Talk Monday – Why Does a TEFC Motor Need a Fan?
#MotorTalkMonday - why does a TEFC motor need a fan? If a motor is totally enclosed, why does it still need a fan? It sounds a little contradictory, but the…
Motor Talk Monday – Motor Overload: What Does It Really Mean?
#MotorTalkMonday - Motor Overload: What Does It Really Mean? When you hear that an electric motor is overloaded, you might picture too much physical weight being placed on the motor…
Motor Talk Monday – How Many Starts Is Too Many?
#MotorTalkMonday - How Many Starts Is Too Many? How many times can you safely start an electric motor in an hour? The answer isn't as simple as giving one number.…
Motor Talk Monday – How Power Quality Impacts Your Motor
#MotorTalkMonday – How Power Quality Impacts Your Motor When an electric motor experiences recurring problems, the motor itself is often the first place maintenance teams look. Bearings, lubrication, alignment, loading,…
Motor Talk Monday – Why Altitude Matters
#MotorTalkMonday – Why Altitude Matters When selecting an electric motor, horsepower, voltage, and enclosure type often get most of the attention. However, the installation environment is just as important. One…
Motor Talk Monday – Listen for Changes
#MotorTalkMonday – Listen for Changes One of the easiest ways to catch a motor problem early is simply to listen. Electric motors don't usually fail without warning. In many cases,…
Motor Talk Monday – Drain Plugs: Open or Closed?
Motor Drain Plugs: Open or Closed? #MotorTalkMonday is back with another common question we hear: should motor drain plugs be open or closed? The answer is simple: it depends. Motor…
Motor Talk Monday – Meet the Rotor
#MotorTalkMonday – Meet the Rotor If you've ever looked at a cutaway of an electric motor, you've probably noticed the large cylindrical component in the center. That's the rotor, and…
Motor Talk Monday – What Happens When a Motor Starts?
#MotorTalkMonday - What Happens During a Motor Start? When a motor starts, it experiences some of the highest electrical and mechanical stresses it will see during normal operation. Although startup…
Motor Talk Monday – 5 Motor Nameplate Values You Should Know
#MotorTalkMonday - 5 Motor Nameplate Values You Should Know When troubleshooting a motor issue or selecting a replacement, one of the most valuable tools is often right in front of…